“A long way away. That’s what. But it will be here before you know it. Now out of the bath, Mister.”

“So, he’s still not my step-father?”

“No. But you still have to listen to him.”

I’m just an innocent bystander to this turf thing between John and Benjamin. The biggest help I can be to both of them is to a) not take sides and b) be there on the other end with tons of hugs.

P.S.

The John Bear discipline tact is this. No warning for misbehavior, immediate time out. Any kicking or fit throwing during time out and he takes away a box of Benjamin’s toys for a week. Works like a charm if you or your man would like to try it yourself.